What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Nurse position at Eye Health America?
We are looking for a PRN Nurse to work at Surgery and Laser Center, located in Clinton, SC.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Identifies patient, assesses, and provides additional intra-operative patient teaching:
- Evaluates patient’s LOC and baseline vital signs.
- Evaluates ambulatory status.
- Assess dilation of op eye (if applicable).
- Assess effectiveness of orbital block when utilized.
- Assists patients to OR bed, attaching restraining straps and headrest.
- Assists anesthetist, as follows:
- Applies pulse oximeter.
- Applies blood pressure pulse and cardiac monitors.
- Applies oxygen.
- Applies stereo headphones.
- Prepares eyes for surgery.
- Assists technician in draping patient.
- Sets-up phacoemulsification and other equipment as necessary.
- Gathers necessary supplies to assist surgeon, anesthetist, and OR technician.
- Checks with physician on type and power of lens to be used in lens implant surgery.
- Assists in moving patient to recovery room area.
- Completes written operative record.
- Assists in preparing room for subsequent cases.
- Assists in providing in-service training for all staff members, in the following areas:
- Fire safety drills.
- Infection control.
- CPR.
- Medical education.
- Assists in cleaning of pre-/post-op room, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists in ordering supplies and equipment.
- Participates in an ongoing quality assurance program.
- Assists director of nursing in improving teaching program for staff members.
- Reviews all policies and procedures on a yearly basis.
- Attends continuing education courses relevant to field specialty.
- Provides a safe environment for treating surgical patients from cross infection.
Education & Experience:
- Licensed Registered Nurse, in the state of SC.
- Operating room experience, with at least one year expertise in a surgical specialty or related field.
- Experience in supervision and management.
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Stability, maturity, and dependability.
- Current CPR certification.
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